Included on Day 1
Belize city - Caye Caulker
Today you will take a shared boat from Belize city to Caye Caulker for 1 hours
Start in Belize end in San Jose
Bus Pass
Overview
21 DaysDuration
Minimum 1 Maximum 14 paxGroup size
Bus / Van ShuttleTransportation
Route Map
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Itinerary
Start in Belize end in San Jose is a Central America hop on hop off pass with transport, dorm hostel recommendations and local activity options from Belize to Costa Rica.
Day 1Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaBelize city - Caye Caulker
Daily program
Today you will take a shared boat from Belize city to Caye Caulker for 1 hours
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 2Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaCaye Caulker.(optional activities snorkeling)
Daily program
Today you have a freedom time to explore at your self the Caye Caulker the water activities
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 3Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaCaye Caulker - Belize city - Flores
Daily program
Today you will take a erlier boat from Caye Caulker to Belize City and at 9 am you will take a shared van from Belize city to Flores, stopping at the borders for customs taday you will travel around 6 hours
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 4Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaFlores - Tikal Ruins
Daily program
Today at 4:30 am our local partner will meet you at the hotel to transfer you in Tikal park to explore the Mayan Classic remains
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 5Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaFlores - Lanquin
Daily program
Today our local partner will meet you in the reception to transfer you in Lanquin village around 8 hours trips, you will travel by shared van
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 6Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaLanquin - Semuc Champey
Daily program
Today our local partner will pick you up in the hotel to transfer you in Truck to Semuc Champey park to explore the caves, tubins and Crystal natural pools of Semuc Champey
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 7Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaLanquin - Antigua
Daily program
Today our local partner will meet at the hotel reception at 8 am to take you by shared van in Antigua for 8 hours
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 8Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaAntigua - Panajachel - Home stay.
Daily program
Today you can choose your departure time at 8 am or 12:30 pm, and our local partner will pick you up from Antigua to Panajachel for 3 hours, once you get in Panajachel city, our parnter will dropp you off in Marvelus Travel office, where one our funny staff will take to Mayan Family to have a onvernigt with them getting an awesome experience
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 9Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaHome Stay Panajachel - Antigua
Daily program
Today after breakfast with the Mayan Family, you will take on you own to Panajachel by Local safe bus, t walks and explore Panajachel yourself and around 4 pm you will take a Shared van services from Panajachel to Antigua dropping you off in your recomended hostel
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 10Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaAntigua - Pacaya - Trekking
Daily program
Today you can have a pacaya volcano day tour, leave from Antigua at 4 pm and return around 9 pm, our Partner take you from Hostel in Antigua and ride 1 hour to San Vicente village where you will have a local guide and climbe the Pacaya for 2 hours and 2 hours down, getting on the top dry lave and good panoramics, later back to your hostel
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 11Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaAntigua to Guatemala city to San Salvador
Daily program
Today at 9 am our partner will pick you up in Antigua hotel to transfer you in Guatemala city by shared van and later you will take a First class public bus from Guatemala city to San Salvador for overnight
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 12Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica; San Salvador to Managua
Daily program
Today at 4 am you will take a first class public bus from San Salvador to Managua, this trip you will take 10 hours to Managua capital of Nicaragua and once you are there our local partner will be met you and transfer you in Granada city for overnight
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 13Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica; Granada Isleta tours
Daily program
Today our local partner will meet you in hostel you will take a half day of Isleta tours around Managua Lakes and back to your hostel a local guide will be with you alon the tour
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 14Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica; Granada - San Juan del Sur
Daily program
Today our local partner will meet and take you for 3 hours to San Juan del Sur by shared van for 15 passengers
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 15Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaSan Juan del Sur - Free day
Daily program
Today you will have relaxing day in San Juan del Sur beach, or just soak up by the huge waves.
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 16Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica; San Juan del Sur - Liberia - Monteverde
Daily program
Today our local reliable partner will pick you up from San Juan del Sur to transfer you in Penas Costa Rica and Nicaragua Border, where you will check your docs and in Costa Rica border side, you will take a public bus to Liberia and liberia our shuttle bus will take you to Monteverde
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 17Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa RicaMonteverde Canopy
Daily program
Today at 8 am our local partner will meet you and transfer you in Monteverde hostel and take to national park of Monteverde and make a zipline tour for half day
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 18Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica; Monteverde la Fortuna
Daily program
Today our local partner will meet you and transfer you in La Fortuna Village today you will travel around 2 pm
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 19Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica; La Fortuna Arenal Volcano
Daily program
Today our local partner will meet you in your hotel and transfer you in the Base of Arenal Volcano to experience the real panoramic and along the way you will have also the Warm spring
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
Day 20Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Costa Rica; La Fortuna San Jose - San Jose
Daily program
Today our local partner will meet you in your hostel and transfer you in San Jose capital of Costa Rica
Tourist public bus / hostel to hostel van / boat
What's included
Bus pass transport
- Transportation: Bus / Van Shuttle
- Shared van for 15 passengers
- First Class public bus
- Boat
- We can only just recommended or book for you and pay when you show up
Included route experiences
- Tikal Ruins
- Semuc Champey tour
- Pacaya Trek
- Isleta Tour
- Monteverde zipline
- Volcano Arenal Tour
Bus pass details
- Countries: (5) Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica
- Main stops: 16
- Start / End: Belize / San Jose
- Group size: Minimum 1 Maximum 14 pax
Route support
- Pacaya Trekk (7usd)
- Warm spring in Arenal Walking (5usd)
What's Excluded
Accommodation unless confirmedNot included
Meals unless statedNot included
Optional entrance fees not listed as includedNot included
Travel insuranceNot included
TipsNot included
International flightsNot included
Personal expensesNot included
The real moments included in Start in Belize end in San Jose
Included on Day 2
Caye Caulker.(optional activities snorkeling)
Today you have a freedom time to explore at your self the Caye Caulker the water activities
Included on Day 3
Caye Caulker - Belize city - Flores
Today you will take a erlier boat from Caye Caulker to Belize City and at 9 am you will take a shared van from Belize city to Flores, stopping at the borders for...
Included on Day 4
Flores - Tikal Ruins
Today at 4:30 am our local partner will meet you at the hotel to transfer you in Tikal park to explore the Mayan Classic remains
Included on Day 5
Flores - Lanquin
Today our local partner will meet you in the reception to transfer you in Lanquin village around 8 hours trips, you will travel by shared van
Included on Day 6
Lanquin - Semuc Champey
Today our local partner will pick you up in the hotel to transfer you in Truck to Semuc Champey park to explore the caves, tubins and Crystal natural pools of Semuc...
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Start in Belize end in San Jose Trip Notes
Trip pace
- Start in Belize end in San Jose is a 20-day route focused on Antigua, Pacaya, Flores, Tikal, Belize City, Caye Caulker, Semuc Champey, Lanquin.
- Expect several transfers between regions; light luggage and flexible evenings make the itinerary easier.
- This itinerary includes regional travel through Guatemala, Belize, San Jose, San Salvador, Flores, so border documents or long-distance transfers can affect timing.
What to bring
- Pack insect repellent, quick-dry clothes, flashlight or headlamp, swimwear, plus sandals, dry bag or plastic pouch, comfortable walking shoes, light layers, passport.
- Use a small day bag for Tikal, Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Caye Caulker, Belize City.
- Keep passport, cards, cash, medication and chargers with you during travel days.
Tour notes
- Tikal, Semuc Champey, Lanquin depend on rain, river or road access, local guide timing and safety guidance.
- Caye Caulker are weather-sensitive; boat, ferry, beach or snorkeling plans should stay flexible.
- Belize City may involve walking, traffic, museum hours or local operating schedules.
- Border, ferry or long-distance segments can run later than planned; avoid tight same-day flights.
Booking info
- Confirm passenger names, WhatsApp number, pickup hotel and room arrangement for Start in Belize end in San Jose before payment.
- Check passport validity and entry requirements for the border or international segments in this route.
- Entrance fees, permits, operator rules, specialist guides and activity timing should be reviewed for Tikal, Semuc Champey, Lanquin, Caye Caulker.
- Share arrival details early so the Marvelus team can align the first transfer and local confirmations.
Pickup point
- This tour starts from Belize city and finishes at San Jose, following the route shown in the itinerary.
- For border, ferry or international travel days, keep documents accessible and expect the exact departure time to be reconfirmed locally.
- Arrive ready a few minutes before pickup with your day bag, water and travel documents.
Booking note: Confirm pickup and arrival details before payment so Start in Belize end in San Jose can run smoothly from day one.
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